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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
:META
META Stock Chart & Stats
$661.53
-$8.00(-1.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$661.53
-$8.00(-1.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$479.80 - $796.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.19M
Average Volume (3M)22.13M
Market Cap
$1.67T
Enterprise Value$1.90T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$44.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$51.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.3
Beta1.31
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2026EPS Estimate
8.2Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 22, 2025Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.05
Shares Outstanding2,177,889,200
10 Day Avg. Volume15,247,132
30 Day Avg. Volume22,132,045
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)8.12
Price to Sales (P/S)9.02
P/FCF Ratio27.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$832.06Price Target Upside25.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering43
EPS Forecast (FY)22.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$199.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Advertising PerformanceAI continues to deliver strong ad results, with better user engagement and ad performance leading to a 10% YoY increase in ad prices and 14% YoY growth in impressions.
Cost ManagementMeta may cut 10% of expenses across the board and a meaningful (up to 30%) reduction at the Metaverse group, freeing up resources for Super Intelligence Labs as newer AI products come to market.
Growth OpportunitiesFor 2026, multiple growth drivers such as higher usage, AI improvements, and new monetization opportunities can drive upside to revenue estimates.
Bears Say
Expense GrowthThe stock has been under pressure due to the expectation that total expenses would grow significantly faster in 2026 than in 2025.
Investment Strategy ConcernsMeta is asking public shareholders to fund several other money-losing businesses with unclear ROICs, suggesting a need to focus on higher ROIC activities.
Operating LossesMeta's Reality Labs segment has generated $71BN in Operating Losses since 2021, which has impacted the company's margins.
Meta Platforms News
META FAQ
What was Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meta Platforms, Inc. lowest stock price was $479.80 and its highest was $796.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s market cap?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s market cap is $1.67T.
When is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Meta Platforms, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Meta Platforms, Inc. released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.723 by -$5.673.
Is Meta Platforms, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay dividends?
Meta Platforms, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.525 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.31%. See more information on Meta Platforms, Inc. dividends here
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 8.2.
How many shares outstanding does Meta Platforms, Inc. have?
Meta Platforms, Inc. has 2,177,889,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meta Platforms, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.05 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $6.723. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.335%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meta Platforms, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in META
Meta Platforms Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$832.06 (25.78% Upside)
$832.06 (25.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
META Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $18.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
META Company Deck
META Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a strong revenue and engagement growth driven by advancements in AI and successful product launches, particularly in Reality Labs. However, the increase in expenses, high tax rate, and potential regulatory challenges pose significant concerns. Despite these challenges, the company's strategic focus on AI and new product opportunities suggest a positive outlook.View all META earnings summariesMETA Revenue Breakdown
97.65% Advertising
1.30% Reality Labs
1.05% Other
META Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$832.06
▲(25.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.07% Insiders
25.51% Mutual Funds
5.28% Other Institutional Investors
48.54% Public Companies and Individual Investors